Burns

Burns, Oregon commonly referred to as the gateway to the Steens Mountains, became a town in 1891 and is the county seat of Harney County. Burns offers the visitor breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities of hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and backpacking with easy access to the Steens Mountains and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge just 30 miles south of the City on US 205.  The 185,000 acres provides a Mecca for bird watchers as it is the habitat for over 250 species of migratory birds.  

A visit to downtown Burns provides opportunity for visitors to meet the friendly people of this western town, and view collections of arrowheads, art galleries and stores.  A visit to the Harney County Historical Museum is necessary and provides a history of the old west in Burns and Harney County, with historical photos, ranching memorabilia and full room restorations of the old western kitchen. 

For more information, visit cityofburnsor.gov/

Population

Total Population

2,791

Population
Growth Rate

0.21%

Median Age

48

Diversity Index

35.200

Housing & Income

Households

1,269

Total Housing Units

1,422


Owner Occupied

916

Renter Occupied

353

Vacant

153

Median Home Value

$172,137


Average Home Value

$214,356

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.56%

Income Projection

Median Household

$37,956 $42,415


Average Household

$56,002 $63,287


Per Capita

$25,485 $28,917

Workforce

Total Businesses

226

Total Employed

1,591

Workers 16+

993

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

47

Employed

548

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

25

Employed

225

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

28

Employed

213

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

137

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

119

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

107

Some
High School

113

Graduated
High School

716

Associates
Degree

113

Bachelor's
Degree

153

Graduate
Degree

110

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

954

Non-Resident Commuters

39

Drive Alone

650

Carpooled

42

Public

0

Work At Home

177